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10-November-2019 (Michael Kuilboer)
10-November-2019 (Michael Kuilboer)

Photographs supplied by Roger Johnson / Michael Kuilboer / Henry Moulds

The Cross of Sacrifice commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.

It is a white marble cross on a stepped base and was originally erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One.  Approximately 600 men enlisted in World War One out of a district population of about 3,000.

The main feature of the Renmark golden jubilee celebrations, which were continued yesterday, was the unveiling of a new marble Cross of Sacrifice Mr. Hawker, M.H.R. This beautiful memorial stands in the gardens opposite the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, and is a tribute to those who fell in the Great War.
The Advertiser (Adelaide), 5 October 1937.

Location

Address:Ral Ral & James Avenues, Renmark, 5341
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.170275
Long: 140.749217
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Cross
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 4th October, 1937
Front Inscription

Lest We Forget

1914 - 1918

Left Side Inscription

1939 - 1945

Plaque :

Malay Peninsula 1948 - 1960, 1964 - 1965
Korea 1950 - 1954      Borneo 1962 - 1966
Vietnam 1962 - 1973

"Their name liveth for evermore"

Back Inscription

Lest We Forget

1914 - 1918

Right Side Inscription

1939 - 1945

Plaque :

Iraq - First Gulf War 1990 - 1991
Afghanistan 2001 -
Iraq - Second Gulf War 2003 - 2009
Peacekeeping 1947 -

"Their name liveth for evermore"

 

Source: RVWM, MA
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